In plain English
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking capable Caterpillar-authorized providers to maintain, repair, and overhaul diesel engines aboard cutters across the United States and its territories. The work includes technical and engineering services, generator overhauls, and remanufactured engines; the Coast Guard estimates 36–40 engines per year and plans at least 10 contracts, each with one base year and four option years. Respondents must show access to Caterpillar parts and expertise and at least six years of relevant experience. This is a sources-sought notice, not a bid request; capability statements are due November 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific time.
About this bid
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: OVERHAUL OF CATERPILLAR MARINE DIESEL ENGINE ONBOARD USCG CUTTERS. This SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal/Quotation; and, it is not considered to be a commitment by the Government to award a contract nor will the Government pay for any information provided; no basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this Sources Sought Notice or Government use of any information provided. Pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research), the purpose of this notice is to: (1) Determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exists. (2) Determine if commercial…
Details
- Solicitation number
- SSOVERHAULCAT
- Agency
- HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 336611 · Ship Building and Repairing
- Classification (PSC)
- J998
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